Monroe County PA Archives Obituaries.....Stokes, John N July 1875
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Jeffersonian Republican. (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911: July 15, 1875
This community has, probably, never been so startled and shocked, as on Wednesday
evening of last week, when the intelligence spread through the town that John N.
Stokes was dead, drowned while bathing. Our people could not for some time realize
the fact, but when his corpse was brought from the scene of accident to his
residence, the truth of the report was but too painfully manifest, and a cloud of
solemnity and gloom overspread the town and in all faces could be seen strong,
affecting evidences, of the deepest mournful sorrow. 
Mr. Stokes was born in Stroudsburg, June 21, 1826. His childhood was carefully
watched over by fond, loving parents. His home education, under the instruction of
his mother, a woman of intelligence and rare good qualities of heart and mind, was
thorough and efficient. In his boyhood and early youth he attended school in the old
Academy in Stroudsburg, under different teachers, where, by his uniform kindness, he
endeared himself to teachers and scholars. He would generously and modestly assist
his juniors, taking great delight in their enjoyments at play and advancement in
their studies, and at the same time with modest confidence, enter into contest with
his seniors, in the advanced studies and sports of the school, always acquitting
himself to the delight and satisfaction of his teachers and classmates ; and if at
fault would frequently acknowledge it, if in his studies, modestly seeking
instruction from those older and farther advanced than himself, if in play, asking
pardon. And whether assisting his juniors, or receiving assistance from his seniors,
he always manifested so much kindness and delicacy of feeling, that with all, he was
a favorite.
At the age of about 18 years he left here for Haverford College, Delaware county,
Pennsylvania, belonging to the society of Friends, of which his parents were
members. He remained there about two years and then returned home and immediately
entered as clerk, in his father's store, and continued in that capacity until his
father retired from business, when he took the business himself, and carried it on
for several years. About the time of the completion of the Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western Railroad, he was appointed Express Agent for this place, and held that
position to the time of his death. He was Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue,
under President Lincoln, was elected and served two or more terms, as Chief Burgess
of our borough, served several terms as Director of the Stroudsburg Bank, and in all
of these places of trust, faithfully and conscientiously discharged his duty to the
satisfaction of the people. 
The same generous kindness, and genial social qualities that characterized his
boyhood, continued through his whole life. By nature and education a gentleman,
everybody who came within the circle of his acquaintance, though the acquaintance
was but brief, recognized him as such. There is probably no man more intimately and
generally acquainted with the citizens of our town and county; certainly none whose
death would be more universally regretted and mourned. All who knew him feel that
they have lost a personal friend. 
He was never married and always resided with his parents, for whom he manifested the
greatest filial love and affection, even in his matured manhood, amidst the cares
and anxieties of business, his respect and affection for them was that of the
trusting, confiding child, mingled with the watchful care of matured age. His mother
died a little more than a year ago, and he now leaves a father and an only sister,
with her husband and children, to mourn his death. In their deep sorrow, they have
the warmest sympathy of a community that had learned to know him so well and
appreciate him so highly. 


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